NDC Factional Challenges in Fight Against Galamsey: Minister Highlights Party Members’ Involvement

The fight against illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana is facing significant challenges due to involvement of some involvement of members from the ruling party.

Eric Opoku, Ghana’s Minister for Agriculture, disclosed this in a statement on September 28, 2025.

Speaking on the difficulties in combating galamsey, Minister Opoku stated that some members of the party are either conniving with illegal miners or are themselves involved in the practice.

“The fight against galamsey has become difficult for President Mahama because some of our party members are conniving with illegal miners, and others are themselves involved in galamsey.

Now how can you fight your own people? That’s the sad reality the President is facing now.”

The Minister’s comments highlight the complexities and challenges in addressing illegal mining in Ghana, particularly when there are allegations of involvement by members of the ruling party.

The fight against galamsey has been a contentious issue, with concerns over environmental degradation, illegal mining activities, and the impact on the country’s natural resources.

Noblenews will Further updates you on the situation are awaited as the government continues to grapple with the issue of illegal mining and its implications for Ghana’s environment and economy.